英语词汇“expedient”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

(adjective) in the sense of advantageous

Definition

useful or advantageous in a given situation

It might be expedient to keep this information to yourself.

Synonyms

advantageous

Free exchange of goods was advantageous to all.

effective

Antibiotics are effective against this organism.

useful

The police gained useful information about the organisation.

profitable

a profitable exchange of ideas

fit

You're not fit to be in charge of this company.

politic

Many people found it politic to change their allegiance.

appropriate

It is appropriate that Irish names dominate the list.

practical

suitable

helpful

It is often helpful to have someone with you when you get bad news.

proper

convenient

She will try to arrange a mutually convenient time for an interview.

desirable

Prolonged negotiation was not desirable.

worthwhile

The study did not produce any worthwhile results.

beneficial

vitamins which are beneficial to health

pragmatic

prudent

We believed ours was the prudent and responsible course of action.

advisable

It is advisable to book your hotel in advance.

utilitarian

judicious

The President authorizes the judicious use of military force.

opportune (formal)

I have arrived at a very opportune moment.

Opposites

ineffective

detrimental

inappropriate

harmful

futile

unwise

impractical

ill-advised

imprudent

inadvisable

disadvantageous

inexpedient

(noun) in the sense of means

Definition

something that achieves a particular purpose

I reduced my spending by the simple expedient of destroying my credit cards.

Synonyms

means

measure

He said stern measures would be taken against the rioters.

scheme

a private pension scheme

method

resource

She is willing to use every resource to win an argument.

resort

the option of force as a last resort

device

His actions are obviously a device to buy time.

manoeuvre

manoeuvres to block the electoral process

expediency

stratagem

a competitive stratagem to secure customer loyalty

contrivance

It is nothing more than a contrivance to raise prices.

stopgap

backstop

单词	expedient
释义	Trends of expedient View usage for: expedient (ɪkspiːdiənt) Word forms: plural expedients 1. countable noun [usually singular] An expedient is an action that achieves a particular purpose, but may not be morally right. He pretended to be energised by the expedient of wearing his shirt with the sleevesrolled up. [+ of] The story was a temporary expedient. Synonyms: means, measure, scheme, method More Synonyms of expedient 2. adjective If it is expedient to do something, it is useful or convenient to do it, even though it may not be morally right. When things go wrong it is expedient to say it was a management failure. Synonyms: advantageous, effective, useful, profitable More Synonyms of expedient expedient in British English (ɪkˈspiːdɪənt) adjective 1. suitable to the circumstances; appropriate 2. inclined towards methods or means that are advantageous rather than fair or just noun also: expediency 3. something suitable or appropriate, esp something used during an urgent situation Derived forms expediently (exˈpediently) adverb Word origin C14: from Latin expediēns setting free; see expedite expedient in American English (ɛkˈspidiənt; ɪkˈspidiənt) adjective 1. useful for effecting a desired result; suited to the circumstances or the occasion; advantageous; convenient 2. based on or offering what is of use or advantage rather than what is right or just; guided by self-interest; politic noun 3. an expedient thing; means to an end 4. a device used in an emergency; makeshift; resource SIMILAR WORDS: ˈreˌsource Derived forms expediently (exˈpediently) adverb Word origin ME < OFr < L expediens, prp. of expedire: see expedite Examples of 'expedient' in a sentence expedient The economy thus becomes an expedient tool for political gains. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Only now that it has become commercially expedient are they showing any conscience. Times, Sunday Times (2013) An action is expedient when it is suitable to the end in view. Times, Sunday Times (2011) The welfare approach is a temporary expedient. Peter F. Drucker MANAGEMENT: task, responsibilities, practices (1974) It was no more than a temporary expedient. Grenville, J. A. S. The Collins History of the World in the 20th Century (1994) Mortgage lending was controlled by the simple expedient of rationing. Times, Sunday Times (2014) He got his way by the simple expedient of voting twice. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Under the scheme the council will be able to do so by the simple expedient of branding them inefficient. Times, Sunday Times (2007) By the simple expedient of not being very important, it brings out the best in a manager. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Anglicanism was a political expedient rather than a doctrinal necessity, which explains why its theological content has always been light. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Cyclists need to take responsibility for their own actions, through the simple expedient of staying away from a manoeuvring large vehicle. Times, Sunday Times (2011) But, they insist, it is merely a temporary expedient. Times, Sunday Times (2009) But the gesture, largely a political expedient, was not all it seemed. Butt, Gerald A Rock and a Hard Place (1994) By the simple expedient of removing dummy's ace of clubs, declarer avoided any such quandary. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Without it, the eurozone economies will stumble from one temporary expedient to another, amid much human misery. Times, Sunday Times (2013) The proposal is not aimed at improving the quality of the service provided to victims of crime and witnesses... but rather an expedient to save money. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Secondly, the centrality of nuclear deterrence to the current system of armed peace is dangerous and a short-term expedient only. McInnes, Colin NATO's Changing Strategic Agenda (1990) He added: 'I think if one is being sensitive to the feelings of others then it may not be expedient. Times, Sunday Times (2014) That might be a short-term expedient to buy him time but it would not be in the long-term interests of the business. Times, Sunday Times (2006) In time said ADD becomes less expedient, more pathological. Times, Sunday Times (2013) In other languages expedient British English: expedient NOUN An expedient is an action that achieves a particular purpose, but may not be morally right. The curfew regulation is a temporary expedient made necessary by a sudden emergency. American English: expedient Brazilian Portuguese: expediente Chinese: 权宜之举 European Spanish: recurso French: expédient German: Hilfsmittel Italian: espediente Japanese: 急場しのぎの手段 Korean: 방책 European Portuguese: expediente Latin American Spanish: recurso British English: expedient ADJECTIVE If it is expedient to do something, it is useful or convenient to do it, even though it may not be morally right. Governments frequently ignore human rights abuses in other countries if it is politically expedient to do so. American English: expedient Brazilian Portuguese: oportuno Chinese: 权宜之举的 European Spanish: conveniente French: opportun German: zweckmäßig Italian: conveniente Japanese: ご都合主義の Korean: 편리한 European Portuguese: oportuno Latin American Spanish: conveniente (adjective) in the sense of advantageous Definition useful or advantageous in a given situation It might be expedient to keep this information to yourself. Synonyms advantageous Free exchange of goods was advantageous to all. effective Antibiotics are effective against this organism. useful The police gained useful information about the organisation. profitable a profitable exchange of ideas fit You're not fit to be in charge of this company. politic Many people found it politic to change their allegiance. appropriate It is appropriate that Irish names dominate the list. practical suitable helpful It is often helpful to have someone with you when you get bad news. proper convenient She will try to arrange a mutually convenient time for an interview. desirable Prolonged negotiation was not desirable. worthwhile The study did not produce any worthwhile results. beneficial vitamins which are beneficial to health pragmatic prudent We believed ours was the prudent and responsible course of action. advisable It is advisable to book your hotel in advance. utilitarian judicious The President authorizes the judicious use of military force. opportune (formal) I have arrived at a very opportune moment. Opposites ineffective , detrimental , inappropriate , harmful , futile , unwise , impractical , ill-advised , imprudent , inadvisable , disadvantageous , inexpedient (noun) in the sense of means Definition something that achieves a particular purpose I reduced my spending by the simple expedient of destroying my credit cards. Synonyms means measure He said stern measures would be taken against the rioters. scheme a private pension scheme method resource She is willing to use every resource to win an argument. resort the option of force as a last resort device His actions are obviously a device to buy time. manoeuvre manoeuvres to block the electoral process expediency stratagem a competitive stratagem to secure customer loyalty contrivance It is nothing more than a contrivance to raise prices. stopgap backstop Additional synonyms in the sense of advisable Definition sensible and likely to achieve the desired result It is advisable to book your hotel in advance. Synonyms wise, seemly, sound, suggested, fitting, fit, politic, recommended, appropriate, suitable, sensible, proper, profitable, desirable, apt, prudent, expedient, judicious in the sense of appropriate Definition right or suitable It is appropriate that Irish names dominate the list. Synonyms suitable, right, fitting, fit, suited, correct, belonging, relevant, proper, to the point, in keeping, apt, applicable, pertinent, befitting, well-suited, well-timed, apposite, apropos, opportune (formal), becoming, seemly, felicitous, germane, to the purpose, appurtenant, congruous, meet (archaic) in the sense of beneficial Definition helpful or advantageous vitamins which are beneficial to health Synonyms favourable, useful, valuable, helpful, profitable, benign, wholesome, advantageous, expedient, salutary, win-win, healthful, serviceable, salubrious, gainful Synonyms of 'expedient' expedient Explore 'expedient' in the dictionary
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